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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.72, 9,487.09 and 2,430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.72, 9,487.09 and 2,430.03 is: 3,645.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.72 : 9,487.09 = 2,430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.72/9,487.09 = 2,430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.72x = 9,487.09 × 2,430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.72x = 23,053,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,951.93/6,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,645.06

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